Senior Test Analyst
Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid.
In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
You will have the opportunity to work on complex and business-critical applications within a collaborative and supportive environment that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You'll have the chance to develop your expertise across manual and automated testing, work closely with diverse stakeholders, contribute to best practices and testing strategy, and stay at the forefront of emerging technologies.
At Computershare we foster a strong culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, providing opportunities to broaden your skills, influence change, and make a real impact on the quality and success of our products and services.
A role you will love
As our Senior Test Analyst, you will be responsible for undertaking functional software testing to ensure that the level of quality delivered aligns with the organisational risk appetite through test analysis, design, implementation and execution, in line with agreed plans and strategies.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Deliver and execute manual testing to ensure software quality and requirement coverage. In the future this might extend to automation testing.
- Create traceable test cases, manage test data, and identify and log defects.
- Maintain testing tools, processes, and automation frameworks while driving best practices and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and manage risks.
- Mentor team members, promote knowledge sharing, and stay current with emerging testing trends and technologies.
- Apply scripting, coding, database querying, and support non-functional testing activities where required.
What will you bring to the role
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Test Analyst with strong expertise in analysis, test case design, execution, and defect management. You will be proactive, collaborative, and confident in working with stakeholders to understand requirements, identify risks, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
You will embrace continuous improvement, contribute to testing best practices and automation, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, share knowledge, and support others.
Other key skills required for the role:
- Strong software testing expertise across test analysis, test case design, execution, defect management, risk assessment, and requirements traceability.
- Skilled at gathering requirements from stakeholders and developing a strong understanding of complex systems and business domains.
- Proactive in continuous improvement, adopting emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues using technical expertise.
- Effective communicator and collaborator, able to build relationships, share knowledge, provide updates, and challenge constructively.
- Committed to governance, quality standards, and knowledge sharing across teams and global stakeholders.
- Works independently while seeking support and guidance when needed.
- Collaborates successfully with remote and globally distributed teams
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.